Volvo V50 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 engine produces 5 HP more power than Renault Megane, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V50 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V50 is 2 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V50 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Volvo V50 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Renault Megane has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V50, so Renault Megane quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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